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An Oredo Chief Magistrate’s Court in Benin has sentenced the proprietor of Calvary Crown Academy, Benin, Paul Okugbowa, and three teachers to prison for negligence and insulting a parent. The presiding Magistrate, Caroline Oghuma, in the judgment delivered on Thursday, sentenced Okugbowa to 6 months imprisonment with an option of N100,000 fine for calling the … Read more
The Spanish Football Association (RFEF) has announced that the postponed La Liga clash between Valencia and Real Madrid will now take place on January 2, 2025, at 20:00 CET. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the match was rescheduled following the devastating floods that struck the Valencia region in September. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed the reasons behind his decision to marry his long-time girlfriend, Chioma. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that in an interview on The Morning Hustle podcast on Tuesday, Davido opened up about his relationship with Chioma, sharing that their bond has lasted over a decade. “She’s … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has praised the Kwara State Government for taking disciplinary action against a school teacher. Hajia Fatimoh Nike Hamzat, who allegedly assaulted a female Corps member at Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin. EKO HOT BLOG reports that NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, lauded the state’s investigative panel … Read more
Syrian rebel forces, led by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have announced the capture of Hama after government troops withdrew following intense clashes. HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani declared “victory” in the city, which is home to one million people, and promised “no acts of revenge.” Rebel forces reportedly took control of … Read more
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged media practitioners in the country on responsible and balanced reporting on operations and activities of the Nigerian Army. Oluyede made the call in Enugu on Thursday in an address at the Nigerian Army Civil-Military Cooperation Quarterly Media Chat for the Fourth Quarter of 2024, … Read more
Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has urged Nigerians to join a nationwide protest against the judiciary over the prosecution of Dele Farotimi. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Faraotimi, a human rights activist was arrested by officers of the Ekiti State Police Command over allegations of defaming the character of … Read more
Three-time Olympic dressage gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin has been handed a one-year suspension and fined 10,000 Swiss Francs (£8,886) for “excessive” use of a whip on a horse. The punishment follows the emergence of video footage in July, just days before the start of the Paris 2024 Olympics, showing the 39-year-old repeatedly striking a horse’s … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that it uncovered $800 million, ₦700 billion in cash, and drugs worth ₦1 trillion at the home of Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that in a brief statement shared on its official Facebook page on Thursday, … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a televised address on Thursday night, just a day after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was removed in a no-confidence vote. The political upheaval leaves France searching for a new leader capable of navigating a divided parliament. Names already circulating for the role include Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu, Interior Minister … Read more
A major defection has hit the Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives as four members switched allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the defections, announced on Thursday by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, involve lawmakers from four states: Kaduna, Imo, Edo, and Cross River. The defectors are … Read more
Borno State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Usman Kadafur, and more than 100 passengers narrowly avoided disaster when a Max Air flight suffered an engine fire shortly after departing from Maiduguri International Airport. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, moments after takeoff on a flight bound for Abuja. A … Read more
A group known as Team New Nigeria (TNN) has sparked speculation about former President Goodluck Jonathan’s potential return to politics in 2027 by displaying campaign posters across strategic locations in Kano State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the posters, featuring Jonathan’s image and the slogan, Team New Nigeria 2027: The Goodluck Nigeria Needs—Dr Goodluck Jonathan,”* … Read more
Bello El-Rufai, the eldest son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has strongly denied reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided his residence in Kaduna and uncovered large sums of money in various currencies, as well as drugs. In a statement sighted by EKO HOT BLOG, El-Rufai dismissed the rumors as … Read more
Nollywood producer and actor, Kunle Afolayan, has confirmed that Netflix has ceased commissioning original content from Nigerian filmmakers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the renowned filmmaker shared the news during the 2024 Zuma International Film Festival in Abuja. Afolayan revealed that Netflix’s management informed filmmakers at a recent gathering that they would no longer fund … Read more
Former Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan, has led a delegation of the West African Elders Forum, WAEF, observation mission to Ghana ahead of the December 7 general elections in the country. The Forum’s communications Officer, Wealth Dickson Ominabo, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. In the statement, Jonathan on arrival in Ghana, … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has issued a stern warning against fake recruitment activities being perpetrated by fraudsters. The Comptroller General of NIS, Kemi Nandap, gave the warning in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Nandap said that the individuals had been deceiving unsuspecting members of the public with false promises of employment opportunities within … Read more
Reactions from various quarters in Nigeria have trailed the decision by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to construct 40 housing units in Katampe District, Abuja, for judges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 40 housing units are intended for judicial officers of the Court of Appeal, Federal High Court, and … Read more
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has stood by his decision to inscribe “Jesus loves you” on his Rainbow armband, explaining that it was meant as a message of “love, truth, and inclusivity.” Despite receiving a warning from the Football Association (FA) after writing “I love Jesus” on his armband before Saturday’s match against Newcastle, Guehi … Read more
Tension erupted on Tuesday evening in the Isheri area of Lagos State after a confrontation between police officers and motorcycle riders. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the clash, which occurred around 8:30 pm, took place when officers from the Idimu Police Station attempted to seize motorcycles from the riders. According to reports, the motorcycle operators … Read more